Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Fullhurst Community College

Fullhurst Community College is an over-subscribed and multi-award-winning secondary school for 11–16-year olds based across two impressive campuses in Braunstone, Leicestershire.

Our school is dedicated to our local community, and we passionately believe in transforming the lives of young people from one of the most deprived communities in the UK by ensuring that every student has the very best life chances made available to them.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, who is eager to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds


• Working Week: Monday to Friday - 9am - 3pm (30 minutes lunch break)


• Hours:30 hours per week


• Duration: 18 months


• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification


• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor


• Location: Imperial Campus, Imperial Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1AH

What you’ll do at work

• Support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of pupils


• Assist in the development of pupils’ learning, the provision of care and the management of pupils’ needs under the direction of teaching staff/senior colleagues


• Provide specialist assistance to pupils with SEND who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning


• Support students with physical disabilities, including personal care and physiotherapy needs


• Follow and adhere to all college policies and procedures, including the GDPR policy, equality and diversity policy, health and safety policy, and safeguarding children in education - child protection policy


• Attend to pupils’ personal needs including hygiene, dressing, toileting and eating, as well as help with social, emotional, welfare and health matters reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate


• Physically assist pupils in activities


• Assist with the development and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans and/or other support plans, as required


• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs


• When accompanying teaching staff and pupils on educational visits, trips and out of school activities support pupils with medical care needs


• Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment in accordance with lesson plans and learning activities and assist with the display of pupils’ work


• Assist with the preparation of learning activities


• Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with the school’s policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour


• Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers referring any difficult or contentious issues as appropriate


• Support teaching /senior staff with routine administration, such as such as photocopying, typing, filing, money


• Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Essential


• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Essential

Skills

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Logical


• Team working


• Creative


• Initiative


• Non judgemental


• Patience

Training and Development:

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:

• Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Diploma.


• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.


• Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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